The Complete Guide to Sports Massage
| Author | : Tim Paine |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 449 |
| Release | : 2015-05-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781472912756 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1472912756 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (756 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Sports Massage written by Tim Paine and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 3rd edition is a comprehensive, practical handbook. Sports massage is the skilled manipulation of soft tissue for: the relief and treatment of muscle soreness and pain; the maintenance of muscle balance and improved flexibility; and enhanced rehabilitation from injury. Packed with jargon-free information, this fully updated guide includes step-by-step photography and detailed text explaining the principles and techniques of massage; injury management and post-massage care; as well as practical guidance on working at a sports event. Now with additional photography and the latest techniques, this is a must-have guide for students of sports therapy and anyone wanting a performance advantage.
